High expectations are set for Team GB in this year’s Winter Olympics, with the possibility of a remarkable medal collection. The Daily Mirror guide to the Games is now available for purchase, featuring exclusive interviews, insights into potential medal winners, profiles of global superstars, and explanations of the 16 sports being showcased at Milan Cortina.
For those eager to plan their viewing schedule, a detailed day-by-day guide is provided to ensure you don’t miss any of the thrilling ice and snow action. Young talent Mia Brookes, who clinched the title of the youngest snowboarding world champion at just 16, is eyeing the opportunity to make history as the first British athlete to secure two medals in slopestyle and big air.
Zoe Atkin, following her sister Izzy’s bronze win in 2018, has already claimed world gold in freestyle skiing’s halfpipe and the World Cup title last year. Another rising star to watch is Kirsty Muir, a double X Games medalist and Youth Olympic medalist at the age of 21, competing in big air and slopestyle events.
Excitement is guaranteed in snowboard cross, where Charlotte Bankes, despite a setback in Beijing, has since achieved world silver and multiple World Cup victories. In the skeleton event, Matt Weston, a two-time world champion and prolific World Cup winner, leads the charge for Britain, with teammate Marcus Wyatt as a strong contender.
While Britain aims to secure its first bobsleigh medal in over a decade, figure skaters Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson are well-positioned to claim Britain’s first figure skating medal since Torvill and Dean’s success in Lillehammer 32 years ago. Additionally, Bruce Mouat, a two-time world champion, and Jen Dodds are formidable contenders in the mixed team event.
With notable athletes like Ilia Malinin and Lindsey Vonn making their mark in figure skating and skiing respectively, the Winter Olympics promise a spectacular showcase of talent and skill. The NHL stars return to compete for ice hockey medals after 12 years, and Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is a strong favorite for gold in cross-country skiing.
Secure your copy of the Daily Mirror guide today for in-depth coverage of the Winter Olympics, available in selected outlets and online.
